The ministry intervened in the fee that has become a hot topic in Turkey! A fine was imposed.

The ministry intervened in the fee that has become a hot topic in Turkey! A fine was imposed.

23.10.2025 09:40

A customer charging their phone at a venue in Kadıköy, Istanbul was charged 45 TL. Following the incident that drew reactions, the Ministry of Trade imposed a fine on the establishment. Additionally, the business was referred to the Unfair Pricing Board.

A customer charging their mobile phone at a venue in Istanbul was charged a fee for the charge. Following this widely discussed incident, the Ministry of Trade intervened.

A "CHARGING FEE" OF 45 TL WAS ADDED TO THE BILL

The incident that occurred at a popular venue in Kadıköy quickly became a hot topic. It was revealed that a charge of 45 TL was reflected on the bill of a customer who was charging their mobile phone. This fee added to the customer's 10,000 TL bill caused a significant stir on social media.

THE MINISTRY OF TRADE TOOK ACTION

After receiving intense reactions, the Ministry of Trade intervened. Ministry inspectors conducted an inspection of the establishment under the Consumer Protection Regulation.

A FINE WAS IMPOSED

As a result of the investigations, an administrative fine was imposed on the establishment. Additionally, it was learned that the venue in question was referred to the Unfair Pricing Board. It was stated that the process is being carried out meticulously under the supervision of the Ministry of Trade.

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